Newborn Essentials: Where to Splurge vs. Save
If you’re staring at a baby registry right now feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, marketing pressure, and the sneaking suspicion that you don’t actually need a $40 muslin swaddle, you’re right to be skeptical. Here’s where to invest your money and where you can save without compromise. We’ll also share the three-filter system you can use and […]
10 Things to Know Before Having a Baby (That We Wish We’d Heard)
The first few days and weeks with a newborn are survival mode. Cluster feeding every 90 minutes. Witching hour meltdowns that last longer than your patience. There will be so much spit-up. Sometimes, your partner becomes someone you only see during 3am diaper changes. And social media isn’t helping with all those perfectly curated nursery […]
Baby Rashes Decoded: Diaper Rash, Eczema & What You Can Treat at Home
It’s 3 AM. Your baby’s chest is suddenly covered in tiny red bumps. Cue the panic Googling. We’ve been there… three kids, countless rashes, and more middle-of-the-night searches than we’d like to admit. The truth is, baby rashes are incredibly common, and most look confusingly similar when you’re sleep-deprived and worried. Here are some of […]
Common Breastfeeding Problems (+How To Fix It)
Hey, breastfeeding mama! Yes, breastfeeding is supposed to be natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Most parents hit at least one of these hurdles in the first few weeks—and most are fixable with small adjustments and a little patience. Now if you’re looking for tips on how to pump busy mom life, we’ve got […]
A Guide to Choosing Baby Bottles (Without Wasting $100 on Ones Your Baby Hates)
Stand in the baby bottle aisle long enough and you’ll start questioning reality. Forty-seven options, all claiming to solve colic, protect breastfeeding, and make life easier. Some promise doctor-designed nipples. Others swear their patented vents eliminate gas entirely. Most cost $12 per bottle. The reality is that some babies simply reject the first bottle you […]
How to Choose the Right Type of Nappy for Your Baby
At this point, we’ve probably changed roughly 15,000 nappies between our three kids. Some brands failed spectacularly at 2am. Others became non-negotiables in our diaper bag. There are so many options, and figuring out what actually works for your baby through expensive trial and error is exhausting. This guide breaks down the nappy types you’ll […]
How to Pump Busy Mom Life (+ 3 Great Pumping Schedules!)
The perfect pumping schedule doesn’t exist. Most pumping advice assumes you have predictable routines, cooperative meeting schedules, and the ability to drop everything every two hours. But real life doesn’t work that way. Here are three adaptable pumping schedules based on the kind of day you’re actually having, plus realistic strategies for maintaining supply when things […]
Newborn Sleep Guide: What to Expect in Those First Weeks
It’s 3 a.m. You just fed the baby 45 minutes ago. They’re awake again. You’re Googling “newborn sleep” wondering if something’s wrong. Spoiler: Nothing’s wrong. This is newborn sleep. We’ve done this three times. Different babies, same exhaustion, same middle-of-the-night panic spirals. Here’s a glimpse on what’s actually normal, why it’s so hard, and the small things […]
Baby’s First Bath: A Complete Checklist (2026)
A slippery newborn who seems impossibly fragile… who wouldn’t feel scared? You’re probably here because baby’s first bath feels like a bigger deal than you expected. You want to know exactly what you need, what’s actually safe, and how to not panic when your baby inevitably cries. We’ve bathed three kids through their newborn phase (and yes, […]
The Best Thermometer Type for Babies: Forehead, Rectal, or Ear?
When your baby’s forehead feels warm at 2 AM, the last thing you want is a thermometer that takes five tries or gives you three different readings. You fumble for the thermometer in the dark, but she’s squirming and crying, and you’re getting a different reading every time you try. 99.8°F. Then 100.6°F. Wait, now […]